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The seepage force per unit volume j is given by _______

(a) j=iγwzA

(b) j=izA

(c) j=iγw

(d) j=zA

I got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

My question is taken from Seepage Pressure and Upward Flow topic in division Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct choice is (c) j=iγw

For explanation: The seepage force per unit volume j is given by,

J=J/V

Where,  J= iγwzA

V=zA

∴ j= iγwzA/zA

∴ j=iγw.

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